215.107—Defective plain bearing box: General.
A railroad may not place or continue in service a car, if the car has—
(a)
A plain bearing box that does not contain visible free oil;
(b)
A plain bearing box lid that is missing, broken, or open except to receive servicing; or
(c)
A plain bearing box containing foreign matter, such as dirt, sand, or coal dust, that can reasonably be expected to—
(1)
Damage the bearing; or
(2)
Have a detrimental effect on the lubrication of the journal and the bearings.